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November 03, 2010, 12:30PM

Goosebumps, shivering and frostbite are just some of the effects that cold weather can have on the body. When the temperature drops, there are many physiological factors that also come into play. Full story »

By
Judy DiForte

June 22, 2012, 7:26AM

School is out, and summer is officially here — time to get the heck out of Dodge! This time of year, many of our clients at The Betty Brigade need a little help preparing for and organizing their vacations. It's amazing how much of an effect what you pack has on the enjoyment — or not — of your... Full story »

By Judy DiForte

June 22, 2012, 7:26AM

School is out, and summer is officially here — time to get the heck out of Dodge! This time of year man of our clients at The Betty Brigade need a little help in preparing for and organizing their vacations. It's amazing how much of an effect what you pack has on the enjoyment — or not — of... Full story »

By Greg Peters

June 03, 2012, 6:00AM

Image by stock.xchng user ilco We've spoken before about the challenges of walking away from a conversation and came up with a few techniques on how to do that. Of course, to use these techniques we have to get into a conversation, first. This is one of those areas that makes a lot of people uncomfortable with attending networking... Full story »

By Jeff Jackson

May 09, 2012, 10:21PM

Wild party for my 50th birthday? Nah! The Holiday Hustle 5K for me! Photo by Doug Jackson Are you a baby boomer, age 50 or older, or about to hit that milestone number? Congratulations! It’s a great time to be alive. In 1900, the average life expectancy was just 47 years. Today that number is close to 80, and... Full story »

By Judy DiForte

May 04, 2012, 7:09AM

Anybody remember that commercial for plastic bins? The family had too much stuff, so they bought a bunch of bins and packed it all away. Then they had extra room, so they bought more stuff! At The Betty Brigade we do a LOT of home organizings and clear-outs. We have occasionally worked in true hoarding situations, but in most... Full story »

By Susan Scott Morales, MSW

March 25, 2012, 6:00AM

Photo by Flickr user kerryvaughan When my mother was in her mid-sixties, I found her new habit of giving away possessions morbid. She had plenty of life left, I asserted to my siblings. What was the rush? Now at the same age, I find myself with a thirst for decluttering. Almost weekly I set out a bag for Purple... Full story »

January 22, 2012, 6:00AM

Photo by Flickr user tokyosucks You don’t have to be a drama queen (or king) to be tripped up by life's ups and downs. We all have disturbing things happen to us — from the irritation of losing one's... Full story »

January 20, 2012, 6:16AM

January is National Get Organized Month, so the question is pertinent: What does it mean to be organized? Author A.A. Milne said, “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is... Full story »

January 11, 2012, 7:54AM

photo from stock_xchange "I don’t know where to start. It’s overwhelming!" That’s what most clients say when consulting on an organizing project. It can be daunting, but it’s like any large undertaking. How do you eat an elephant? One... Full story »

January 08, 2012, 6:00AM

So, could you recommend a good hotel in Mazatlan?Photo by Heather SorensonThis is part five in my series on asking for referrals. I'd recommend that you read the other parts, but you can probably get by without them. Last time,... Full story »

January 04, 2012, 1:00PM

Eat less, exercise more, lose weight. Many of us have made these resolutions before and failed; the key may be more evolving and absolving and less fretting and regretting. Health-related goals have always been popular New Year's resolutions, but along... Full story »

December 31, 2011, 8:44AM

Take the time to be still and you will be delighted to find that you already know what you need to do to become your true self. Let go of any harsh New Year's resolutions and go gently into 2012.... Full story »

December 18, 2011, 6:00AM

Photo by Flickr user Lisa PadillaI suppose some readers may think "meditate on what you want for Christmas" is an oxymoron. After all, we usually associate meditation with peace and health, not with the material wants of the holidays.... Full story »

November 27, 2011, 6:00AM

Photo by Diane McLean Whether the sun is rising or setting, it paints the sky in breath-taking hues. Likewise, when we give or receive a gift our heart radiates warmth. Can you think of a time you gave a... Full story »

October 16, 2011, 6:00AM

Photo by Bing Ramos When someone decides to use a networking event for selling, one of the things I will often see them do is use an "elevator pitch" to ask probing questions designed to uncover specific needs. The... Full story »